The Pulaski County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tonight. A flexible cash rent agreement is scheduled to be considered, as is a proof of government ownership document for the county’s ambulance service. Continue reading →

Repairs to the restrooms at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead. Last week, the county commissioners selected Malchow Construction of Francesville to make sewage pipe repairs. Continue reading →

The Pulaski County Commissioners Monday voted to merge the county’s Microfilm Department into its IT Department. IT Director RB Walters told the commissioners the move would allow a part-time IT technician that he’s planning to hire to work in both areas. Continue reading →

Pulaski County Road 60 West, also known as Fitz Industrial Parkway, will be closed to through traffic, following action by the County Commissioners Monday. They voted to vacate the road between State Road 14 and 25 South. Continue reading →

The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider an agreement with Purdue University for its Extension services tonight. During tonight’s commissioners meeting, updates are also expected from Sheriff Jeff Richwine and IT Director RB Walters. Continue reading →

The Pulaski County Highway Department can proceed with ordering a new truck. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff told the county council Monday funds for a new Mack truck are in the 2017 budget, but he would like to get it ordered now. He says doing so will save the county money, as the price will likely go up by 2 to 3 percent in January. Continue reading →

The ordinance is designed to allow off-road vehicles on county roadways, largely for the purpose of agriculture. Licensing would be required for the ATV’s through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under the current ordinance language.

The Pulaski County Commissioners may not be able to prohibit the wearing of campaign attire at their meetings. Supporters of District 1 Commissioner candidate Jerry Locke were asked to remove hats promoting his candidacy while in attendance at a recent meeting. However the commissioners were unable to offer a clear explanation as to why. Continue reading →

A campaign hat has led to a debate on whether clothing with political messages is allowed on Pulaski County property. The issue was brought up during the “Public Comment” portion of this week’s County Commissioners meeting, after someone was asked to remove a campaign hat during a county government meeting earlier this month. Continue reading →

The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved the replacement of a piece of equipment for the county’s Highway Department. During Monday’s Commissioners meeting, Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff asked for the commissioners’ approval to replace a broken repeater, part of the radio system used to communicate with the department’s trucks. Continue reading →

A new, stronger fence around the former Sportsman’s Bar and Grill should allow Main and portions of Walnut Streets in downtown Monterey to reopen later today. WKVI News file photo

A new fence around a collapsed building in downtown Monterey should be in place by this evening. Monterey Town Councilman Doug Denton says the Pulaski County Building Inspector advised a chain link-type fence will be placed around the rubble from the former Sportsman’s Lounge at the southeast corner of Main and Walnut Streets. Continue reading →

Plans to make the former Pleasant View Rest Home easier to sell are in the works following Monday night’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting.

The property ceased operations about one year ago for several reasons, with the property put up for sale for possible future development or renovation. In an effort to make the property easier to sell, Pulaski County is hoping to rezone the site to a residential building.Continue reading →

A Downtown Winamac building is one step closer to demolition. The Long Branch building had been acquired by the town under a quitclaim deed after the county issued a demolition order against the site. Continue reading →

Pulaski County residents are encouraged not to burn anything outdoors for the next few days. President of the Commissioners Larry Brady says the voluntary ban on open burning is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 24 due to the dry conditions.